menisco
meniscus
noun meh-NEES-koh Rare
Origin: Greek meniskos (crescent), diminutive of mene (moon)
Usage Note
Menisco refers to the crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee joint and is the standard medical term used across Spanish-speaking countries. It is also used in physics for the curved surface of a liquid in a container. Injuries are described as rotura de menisco ('torn meniscus'), and surgery is called meniscectomía.
Examples
"El deportista se lesionó el menisco derecho."
Natural Translation
The athlete injured his right meniscus.
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